Bellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, the United States, located across Lake Washington from Seattle. It is the third-largest city in the Seattle metropolitan area and has variously been characterized as an edge city, a suburb, boomburb, or satellite city. Its population was 122,363 in the 2010 census and 151,854 in the 2020 census. The city’s name is derived from the French term Bellvue (“beautiful view”)Bellevue is home to some of the world’s largest technology companies. Prior to 2008, its downtown area underwent a rapid change with many high-rise projects being constructed and was relatively unaffected by the economic downturn. Downtown Bellevue is currently the second-largest city center in Washington state, with 1,300 businesses, 45,000 employees, and 10,200 residents. In a 2018 estimate, the city’s median household income was among the top five cities in the state of Washington. In 2008, Bellevue was number one on CNNMoney’s list of the best places to live and launch a business, and in 2010 was again ranked as the fourth-best place to live in America. In 2014, Bellevue was ranked as the second-best place to live by USA Today.
Kirkland is located on the shores of Lake Washington just north of Bellevue and is known for its waterfront parks, stunning views, art galleries, boutique shopping, and dining. From Bellevue, visitors can drive north on Bellevue Way until it becomes Lake Washington Boulevard which continues to downtown Kirkland. No other city in the Puget Sound region has as many waterfront parks and beaches as Kirkland. Kirkland is also home to award-winning hotels, wineries, and restaurants and hosts a dynamic repertoire of events spanning art openings and performances to athletic events, wine festivals, and outdoor concerts.
TOP KIRKLAND ACTIVITIES:
Relax on the beach, watch the sunset across the water, take a dip in the lake, or play beach volleyball at one of Kirkland’s waterfront parks
Catch music, theatre, or dance performance at the Kirkland Performance Center
Rent a paddleboard, kayak, powerboat, or jet ski and spend a day out on the water
Tour Lake Washington aboard an Argosy cruise
Discover a mix of art and wine at The Alley, a collection of art galleries and wineries
Browse the stylish furniture shops, decorative art and novelty stores, and one-of-a-kind clothing boutiques in Kirkland’s charming downtown
Venture down the Cross Kirkland Corridor, a 5.75-mile abandoned rail line that transverses Kirkland from South Kirkland to Totem Lake
Kirkland is home to a variety of events including outdoor performances, summer festivals, and athletic events. Click here to view the Kirkland event calendar.
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